Germany's New Opportunity Card: Do You Need B1 German?
The Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card) is Germany's aggressive new play to attract global talent, allowing you to move there without a job offer. But is it realistic if you only speak English?
📌 Core Takeaway
While you can legally secure the visa with only A1 German (or B2 English), actually landing a job in the local market is incredibly difficult without B1-level German skills.
1. How the Points System Works
To qualify, you need to score at least 6 points. Points are awarded for your age, English and German language skills, work experience, and connections to Germany.
The biggest advantage is that your degree no longer needs to be perfectly matched to a specific German equivalent, just officially recognized by the country it was issued in.
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